Intel Core i7-1260U vs Intel Core i3-8145U

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-1260U and Intel Core i3-8145U processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).

Intel Core i7-1260U

Intel Core i3-8145U

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-1260U

CPU is newer: launch date 3 year(s) 6 month(s) later
8 more cores, run more applications at once: 10 vs 2
8 more threads: 12 vs 4
Around 21% higher clock speed: 4.70 GHz vs 3.90 GHz
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 7 nm vs 14 nm
3.1x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
12.5x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
3x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
2x more maximum memory size: 64 GB vs 32 GB
Around 67% lower typical power consumption: 9 Watt vs 15 Watt
Around 49% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3135 vs 2099
3.6x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 13834 vs 3794

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	23 Feb 2022 vs 21 August 2018
Number of cores	10 vs 2
Number of threads	12 vs 4
Maximum frequency	4.70 GHz vs 3.90 GHz
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm vs 14 nm
L1 cache	800 KB vs 256 KB
L2 cache	12.5 MB vs 1 MB
L3 cache	12 MB vs 4 MB
Maximum memory size	64 GB vs 32 GB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	9 Watt vs 15 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	3135 vs 2099
PassMark - CPU mark	13834 vs 3794

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-1260U
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-8145U

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

3135

2099

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

13834

3794

Name	Intel Core i7-1260U	Intel Core i3-8145U
PassMark - Single thread mark	3135	2099
PassMark - CPU mark	13834	3794
Geekbench 4 - Single Core		4325
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core		8121
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)		1590
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)		3228
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)		5815
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)		1590
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)		3228
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)		5815

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i7-1260U	Intel Core i3-8145U
Essentials
Architecture codename	Alder Lake	Whiskey Lake
Launch date	23 Feb 2022	21 August 2018
Place in performance rating	604	611
Processor Number	i7-1260U	i3-8145U
Series	12th Generation Intel Core i7 Processors	8th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors
Vertical segment	Mobile	Mobile
Price now		$281
Status		Launched
Value for money (0-100)		6.00
Performance
64 bit support
L1 cache	800 KB	256 KB
L2 cache	12.5 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	4 MB
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	4.70 GHz	3.90 GHz
Number of cores	10	2
Number of threads	12	4
Base frequency		2.10 GHz
Bus Speed		4 GT/s OPI
Die size		123 mm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		72 °C
Memory
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory size	64 GB	32 GB
Supported memory types	Up to LPDDR5 5200 MT/s Up to LPDDR4x 4267 MT/s	DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133
Maximum memory bandwidth		37.5 GB/s
Graphics
Device ID	0x46AA	0x3EA0
Execution Units	96
Graphics max dynamic frequency	950 MHz	1.00 GHz
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Processor graphics	Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible	Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Graphics base frequency		300 MHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Max video memory		32 GB
Graphics interfaces
Number of displays supported	4	3
DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Graphics image quality
Max resolution over DisplayPort	7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz	4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP	4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz	4096x2304@60Hz
4K resolution support
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4		4096x2304@24Hz
Graphics API support
DirectX	12.1	12
OpenGL	4.6	4.5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	28.5 x 19	46x24
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	9 Watt	15 Watt
Configurable TDP-down		10 W
Configurable TDP-down Frequency		800 MHz
Configurable TDP-up		25 W
Configurable TDP-up Frequency		2.30 GHz
Low Halogen Options Available
Sockets supported		FCBGA1528
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	14	16
PCI Express revision		3.0
PCIe configurations		1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Advanced Technologies
Instruction set extensions	Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Flex Memory Access
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
Speed Shift technology
Thermal Monitoring
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® My WiFi technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Smart Response technology
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)